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The Manhattan District Attorney’s office announced it will not oppose postponing former President Trump’s sentencing, initially set for September 18.

Let’s bring you up to speed: Earlier last week, lawyers for Trump requested a delay in his sentencing, arguing that it should be postponed until after the November presidential election. The primary basis for their request is the recent Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity, which they believe could significantly impact the validity of Trump’s conviction. They also warned that if the judge does not overturn the guilty verdict in light of this ruling, Trump would immediately appeal, creating a long process that would take more time to resolve.

What the Manhattan DA is saying: The Manhattan District Attorney’s office, while refuting many of Trump’s arguments for delaying his sentencing, is open to allowing the delay in sentencing. In a court filing, the District Attorney’s office said, “given the defense’s newly-stated position, we defer to the Court on whether an adjournment is warranted to allow for orderly appellate litigation of that question, or to reduce the risk of a disruptive stay from an appellate court pending consideration of that question.”

What case is this involving?: This case involves former President Donald Trump being convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records. The charges relate to a hush money payment made during his 2016 presidential campaign to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, who claimed she had an affair with Trump. The payments were allegedly made to keep the story from becoming public and influencing the election.